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Harare BureauThere will be no more disbursement of funds from the Constituency Development Fund to legislators until harmonised elections are held.
Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Eric Matinenga said that the funds would not be disbursed even if Finance Minister Tendai Biti makes a provision in the 2013 national budget.
“The current Parliament will be dissolved during the first quarter of 2013 and this means if Treasury sets aside an allocation for 2013 disbursements, they can only be done once there is a new Parliament,” he said in an interview on Tuesday.
FC Platinum get ready to play Monoz
From Paul Mundandi in Zvishavane
FC Platinum are bracing for a showdown with Monomotapa in the semi-finals of the Mbada Diamonds Cup at a venue yet to be decided and will not be playing Dynamos since there is no official communication from the Premiership leadership.
Young film makers to launch first short film
Bruce Ndlovu
A group of up-and-coming film makers in Bulawayo is set to launch its first short film titled, Father’s Day at the Bulawayo Theatre early December.
Address plight of rural women
Factmore Dzobo
Recently, Zimbabwe joined other nations in celebrating the World Rural Women’s Day, amid concerns that most rural women who contribute much to the economic growth of the country are not being recognised when it comes to empowerment projects.
Olivine exporting most of its products
Edible oil manufacturer Olivine Industries is exporting most of its products as it is more lucrative than supplying the local market, the managing director, Mr Jonas Mushangari, has said.
Council avails 1 600 stands for Hlalani Kuhle/Garikai project
Chronicle Reporters
THE Bulawayo City Council has availed 1 600 more stands to Hlalani Kuhle/Garikai housing project beneficiaries in Cowdray Park who were affected by double allocations.
More than 2 000 beneficiaries of the Government self-help project reportedly lost their housing stands as a result of double allocation.
According to a city council resolution, those that lost stands will be allocated new ones. In an interview on Tuesday, Cowdray Park councillor, Clr Collet Ndhlovu said the stands will be allocated after next Wednesday’s full council meeting.
“We are going to begin allocating the stands after the resolution from the urban lands and town planning committee is endorsed by full council next week,” said Clr Ndhlovu.
He said the process of reversing the double allocations was progressing smoothly.
Zimasco sends workers on forced leave
Freedom Mupanedemo
THE country’s giant chrome mining company, Zimasco, which is facing serious operational challenges has sent about 500 workers at its Shurugwi division on forced leave.
Prophet Angel flees cheering public
Freedom Mupanedemo
CELEBRATED prophet and Spirit Embassy Ministries Church founder Eubert Angel yesterday had to abandon his food from a fast food outlet in Gweru and flee from members of the public, who had thronged the premises and started jostling to greet the “man of God”.
Prophet falls into a trance in court
Masvingo CorrespondentA self-proclaimed prophet from the African Faith Mission Church brought proceedings at Masvingo magistrates’ court to a halt yesterday when he got into a trance and started speaking in tongues in apparent protest against his son’s conviction.
Huge incentives for Bosso, DeMbare
Sikhumbuzo Moyo
HUGE financial incentives are in store for Highlanders and Dynamos in their blockbuster and potential championship decider Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match set for Rufaro Stadium on Sunday.